Dr. John Spiesberger

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Biography

John Spiesberger is a Visiting Scholar at the University of Pennsylvania, specializing in Earth Environmental Sciences. He has a Ph.D. in Oceanography from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography and a Bachelor’s degree in Physics from the University of California, Berkeley. His research focuses on estimating the abundance of calling animals in the air and ocean, localizing these animals using widely separated receivers, and understanding sound propagation in marine environments. He has worked at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and the Pennsylvania State University’s Department of Meteorology and Applied Research Laboratory, where he developed significant expertise in oceanography, wave propagation, and signal processing. His contributions to the field are informed by extensive experience in marine mammal studies and acoustic monitoring.

Research Interests

Experience

Visiting Scholar

— Present

University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA

Conducting research in Earth Environmental Sciences.

Researcher

— Present

Department of Meteorology and Applied Research Laboratory, Pennsylvania State University • State College, PA

Worked on various research projects related to meteorology and applied sciences.

Researcher

— Present

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution • Woods Hole, MA

Engaged in marine science research.

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
Application Checklist
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